Positive Thoughts/Prayers for my Grandfather

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

*sigh* Just got a call from my dad that my 93 yr old grandfather fell in the street this morning while getting the newspaper. Some kids drove by, stopped, and helped carry him back to his house. He's a tall man (6'5") so that must have been a challenge. All I know is that his nose is broken..hope that's all.
If he weren't so stubborn about using a walker...

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[Rebecca 0]

You got it sweetie. I hope his recovery is swift, and I hope he realizes it might take less strength to admit he could use a tool to get around, than it does to actually get around unaided at this point...

Glad to hear it's not his hip and that the kids who drove by were good folks.

We're getting ready to celebrate my Opa's 90th in December. We're pretty lucky, you and I, and so are they - I only hope we last as long!!
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[ACMESkydiver 0]

Prayers for your grandpa; hope his recovery is quick.

I'd echo that thought about the nice kids helping him back to his house. That part makes you feel that there's some good people around in this world.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

We call my grandfather "Gagaw" and yes the fam feels very grateful to still have him around at 93..and still able to carry on great conversations, memory is good, and physically in pretty good shape. My dad said his face is really scraped up like he went thru a windshield or something but that it'll heal fine...so will the broken nose. Whew!

Good PLF, Gagaw!

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[McDuck 0]

Here's wishing your grandfather a speedy recovery and something to make him laugh. Cuz', you know, laughter is a well-known pharmaceutical.

Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28
"I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC
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[jumpjunkie2004 0]

Your story made me smile!

Human kindness is real! It exists!

It might not be where I live, but it's out there.

I broke an ankle rollerblading and I was sitting on a curb behind a shopping center. Twenty people walked past me - most of them wouldn't make eye contact with me and not one of them said a word. Finally, a construction work saw me and lent me his phone. It was very nice of him. However, as soon as I made the call, he got back in his truck and drove away.

I hope your grandpa heals quickly! Sending some positive (((((VIBES))))) his way.

Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat...

[Muenkel 0]

Gagaw has got my prayers. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Chris

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Chris

[popsjumper 2]

Good wishes for Grandpa..I admire his independent spirit.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
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[QuickDraw 0]

Wishing him a speedy recovery.

-- Hope you don't die. --

I'm fucking winning

[McDuck 0]

I still say my "Rumble in the Rest Home" story is a good explanation for when people ask him what happened.

Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28
"I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC
Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

[Zep 0]

Speedy recovery to your Grandad. Bet he's a capricorn.

Praises to the kids, Makes me think he lives in a town not a city.

Gone fishing

[sunshine 2]

You're both in mine.

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[RkyMtnHigh 0]

My grandma is a bit shaken still. Hearing her talk about the compassion and generosity of the two young men who helped get him out of the street gave me *goosebumps*...they are so grateful. The doc found out that he had an infection which affected his equilibrium resulting in the fall.

I told him he might want to consider skydiving since he's already mastered the PLF...and he laughed and said he wasn't ready to be a stuntman quite yet.

COOOOOOOL! One of the guys stopped back by after work to check on my grandpa and said he'd keep checking in on them. That's just awesome!

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[Stiffler 0]

my great grandmother slipped and slightly bruised her left ear, i received 147 E vibes for her and it did the trick, she was back to her normal self after only 4 months

big hugs to your grandfather

[ladyskydiver 0]

Hugs, hon!

Hope your grandpa heals soon.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[jceman 1]

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COOOOOOOL! One of the guys stopped back by after work to check on my grandpa and said he'd keep checking in on them. That's just awesome!

That is awesome. You and your grandparents will be in our thoughts.

Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money.

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[SmilingPhoenix 0]

So maybe this is actually good news since it means they caught the infection before something more than a broken nose happened - and we all get a reminder that sometimes doing something for someone else can impact a lot of other people in a positive way. Here's to the people who helped him home and the friend who will visit!

Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure!

[happythoughts 0]

My grandfather used one of the canes with 4 prongs on the bottom. It would stand by itself and wasn't as bad on the pride as a walker.

[Skyrad 0]

So sorry to hear that K. At his age sometimes the blow to the confidence can be as big a blow as the physical injuries. I will say a prayer for both of you.
J

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[shortyj 0]

Blessings to your grandpa. Their very special people no matter who they belong to.

Playtime is essential.

[The_Don 0]

HUGE !! Positive vibes sent to you both..

Glad he's ok, Tell him I said good job on the PLF as well!

The_Don

I am NOT being loud.
I'm being enthusiastic!

[Andy_Copland 0]

6'5....and you shrink as you get older....

Hope he heals fast

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People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

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6'5....and you shrink as you get older....

Hope he heals fast

ummm..yeah, he used to be closer to 7'...I suppose that's where I get my height, although my mom and brother and dad are all much shorter than me...

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[Michele 1]

My father broke his hip last year. Used the walker for about - oh, I'd say 10 minutes...long enough to learn how at the hospital, out the ER door (watched by the Dr.), and then when we got back to his house he used it to get inside.

Got a phone call about two hours later, describing how he almost missed getting to the bathroom because he was using the walker, it got stuck in the doorway between the living room and the hall, and refused to use it thereafter. Dad also refused surgery (recommended).

Dad is back walking 3 miles 3 times a week in the hills, with no ill effects. No limp, no lasting pain, nothing problematic at all. Sometimes, stubbornness works well (and it's apparent where I got it from).

Your Gagaw sounds like my father; stubborn and independent. My love and vibes to him, and to you.

And huge thanks to the guys who helped him, and came back after work to make sure he was all right. Those guys remind all of us that it's acceptable to "get involved" and that our caring makes a difference.

Ciels-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[kenz 0]

much love and prayers sent to your grandfather for a speedy recovery

"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me